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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.42, 1,081.62 and 503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.42, 1,081.62 and 503.79 is: 695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.42 : 1,081.62 = 503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.42/1,081.62 = 503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.42x = 1,081.62 × 503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.42x = 544,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,909.34/783.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.55

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